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Carín León

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Díaz de León and the second or maternal family name is Huez.

Óscar Armando Díaz de León Huez, known professionally as Carín León, (born 26 July 1989) is a Mexican singer-songwriter who specializes in regional Mexican music.

Carín León
León in 2021
León in 2021
Background information
Birth nameÓscar Armando Díaz de León Huez[1]
Born (1989-07-26) 26 July 1989 (age 35)
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico[1]
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bajo sexto
Years active2010–present
LabelsTamarindo Rekordsz (2018–2022)
Socios Music (2022–present)

Career

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León began playing the guitar at the age of 15. His first band was Los Reales, before founding Grupo Arranke with four friends in 2010. The group gained traction with their song "A Través del Vaso". He was a member of Grupo Arranke for seven years, until starting a solo career in 2018. His career took off with his solo version of "A Través del Vaso". His other songs "Me La Avente" and "Tú", a cover of the 1999 song by Noelia, both charted on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay, and Regional Mexican Airplay charts.[2] In 2021, he also released a cover of "More Than Words" by Extreme and later a version of "Moscas en la Casa" by Shakira, which was part of his album Pistiembre Todo El Año.[3]

During the global shutdown of major venues and concert halls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, León pivoted into podcasts, alternative radio and emerging platforms for greater distribution. This was also in large part thanks to the dramatic overall increase in interest in regional Mexican music globally, as noted by Spotify.[4] León appeared on NPR's 'Tiny Desk' on September 19, 2022.[5]

León won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song in 2022 for the song "Como lo Hice Yo" alongside Édgar Barrera and Matisse.[6] In 2022, he was the third most streamed Mexican artist on Spotify.[7]

His single "Que Vuelvas" with Grupo Frontera was number one for six weeks on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart in 2023.[8]

León won his second Latin Grammy in 2023; this time for the Best Norteño Album with his third studio album, Colmillo de Leche.[9]

On February 23, 2024, León made his debut in one of country music's most prestigious venues, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.[10]

On April 14, 2024, León debuted at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California during its first weekend.[11] Six days later, he was presented with the key to the City of Coachella by the city council.[12] The next day, León again performed at the Coachella Festival during its second weekend.[13] On April 26, León debuted at Coachella's country music-themed sister festival, Stagecoach.[14]

On October 4, 2024, León made his debut at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park.[15] The following day, he debuted on Austin City Limits at the Moody Center.[16]

León received his third Latin Grammy in 2024; this time for the Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album with his fourth studio album, Boca Chueca, Vol. 1.[17]

Personal life

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León was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, to Óscar Díaz de León and Carmen Julia Huez. He is married and has two children.[1]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[18] 		US
Latin
[19] 		US
Reg.
Mex.
[20]
El Malo — — —
Inédito
  • Released: May 7, 2021
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Tamarindo Rekordsz
 — — —
Colmillo de Leche
  • Released: May 19, 2023
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Socios Music
 184 8 5
Boca Chueca, Vol. 1
  • Released: May 30, 2024
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
  • Label: Socios Music
 169 8 5

Live albums

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  • Desvelada con Banda y Mariachi (En Vivo) (2018)
  • A Puro Pelo (100 % En Vivo) (2018)
  • Pa' las de Vidrio (En Vivo) (2018)
  • Amanecida con Todo y con Todos (2018)
  • Borrachera con Taka Takas (2020)
  • Encerrados Pero Enfiestados (Live Vol. 1) (2020)
  • Encerrados Pero Enfiestados (Live Vol. 2) (2020)
  • Borrachera con Los Honorables (2020)
  • Pistiembre Todo El Año (En Vivo) (2021)
  • Cura Local (En Vivo) (2022)
  • U.V.V. Vol. 8 (En Vivo) (2023)
  • Palabra de To's (2024)

Singles

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Charting singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions, and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
MEX
[21] 		US
[22] 		WW
[23]
"El Toxico"
(with Grupo Firme) 		2021 22 —[A] — Non-album single
"No Es Por Aca" 2022 21 — — Colmillo de Leche
"Que Vuelvas"
(with Grupo Frontera) 		2 50 34 El Comienzo
"La Primera Cita" 2023 2 97 28 Colmillo de Leche
"Según Quién"
(with Maluma) 		5 68 17 Don Juan

Awards and nominations

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List of awards and nominations received by Carín León
Award Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
ASCAP Latin Awards 2021 "Me La Aventé" Winning Songs Won [25]
2022 "El Tóxico" (with Grupo Firme) Won [26]
2024 "Según Quién" (with Maluma) Won [27]
Billboard Latin Music Awards 2022 Himself Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo Nominated [28]
"El Tóxico" (with Grupo Firme) Regional Mexican Song of the Year Nominated
2023 Himself Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo Nominated [29]
"Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) Regional Mexican Song of the Year Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 Himself Regional Mexican Artist of the Year Nominated [30]
"Indispensable" Regional Mexican Song of the Year Nominated
"Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) Nominated
Latin American Music Awards 2021 Himself Favorite Regional Mexican Artist Nominated [31]
2022 Nominated [32]
"El Tóxico" (with Grupo Firme) Collaboration of the Year Nominated
Favorite Regional Mexican Song Nominated
2023 Himself Favorite Regional Mexican Artist Nominated [33]
"Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) Collaboration of the Year Nominated
Best Collaboration - Regional Mexican Nominated
"Con un Botecito a Pecho" Nominated
"La Boda del Huitlacoche (Live)" Favorite Regional Mexican Song Nominated
2024 Himself Artist of the Year Nominated [34]
Favorite Regional Mexican Artist Won
"Según Quién" (with Maluma) Song of the Year Nominated
Collaboration of the Year Nominated
Colmillo de Leche Album of the Year Nominated
Favorite Regional Mexican Album Nominated
"Indispensable" Favorite Regional Mexican Song Nominated
Latin Grammy Awards 2022 "Como lo Hice Yo" (with Matisse) Best Regional Mexican Song Won [35]
2023 Colmillo de Leche Best Norteño Album Won [36]
2024 Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 Album of the Year Nominated [37]
Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album Won
"Una Vida Pasada" (with Camilo) Record of the Year Nominated
"Te Lo Agradezco" (with Kany García) Song of the Year Nominated
"Según Quién" (with Maluma) Nominated
LOS40 Music Awards 2023 Himself Best Latin Act Nominated [38]
"Ni Me Debes Ni Te Debo" (with Camilo) Best Latin Collaboration Nominated
Premios Juventud 2020 Himself The New Regional Mexican Generation Nominated [39]
2021 "Tú" Viral Track of the Year Nominated [40]
2022 Inédito Regional Mexican Album of the Year Nominated [41]
"Como lo Hice Yo" (with Matisse) Best Regional Mexican Fusion Nominated
2023 Himself Male Artist of the Youth Nominated [42]
Male Artist On The Rise Nominated
My Favorite Streaming Artist Nominated
"Que Vuelvas" (with Grupo Frontera) Best Song for My Ex Nominated
Best Regional Mexican Collaboration Nominated
"No Es Por Acá" Best Regional Mexican Song Nominated
"Llorar y Llorar" (with Mau y Ricky) Best Regional Mexican Fusion Nominated
2024 Himself Male Artist of the Youth Won [43]
"Ni Me Debes Ni Te Debo" (with Camilo) The Perfect Mix Nominated
"Según Quién" (with Maluma) Nominated
Best Regional Mexican Fusion Won
"Indispensable" Best Regional Mexican Song Nominated
"Alch Si" (with Grupo Frontera) Best Regional Mexican Collaboration Nominated
Colmillo de Leche Best Regional Mexican Album Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ "El Toxico" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[24]

References

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